CROCUS SACK Definition & Meaning

crocus sack

noun

Southern U.S. (chiefly South Atlantic States).

a burlap bag.

Discover More

�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of crocus sack¹

First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

On her way out she waved her handkerchief at the nurse and turned her into a crocus sack of chicken feed.

From

Sometimes, however, my grandmother would be unable to get one for me and in that case she would take a crocus sack or corn sack and put two holes in it for my arms and one for my head.

From

"Quick, that crocus sack," he called.

From

My teacher had a great big crocus sack, and when she got tired of whipping them, she would put them in the sack.

From

Browse